Recent content by spequigney

Update - was introduced to the issue of phosphates, my wife's pool store does not test for them. Ended up using Phos-out then clarifier, as testing showed it to be >2300ppb and I decided it was worthwhile to get it below 1000ppb which I did. I still get a few algae spots in the area of lowest...

I've found that the finger points both ways - pool stores say that web sites like this take a one-size approach, meaning that they ignore geographical and weather differences. I'm not taking sides, just making a relevant point.

Took a trip to the pool store this morning - they measured my CYA at 107 with a nice little green check by it, meaning they don't consider that a problem. I'm no longer sure what kind of algae keeps showing up in this one section of the pool - I put my duck chlorinator in front of the inlet in...

Feedback indicates it is mustard algae - two more spots this morning with FC 10.5 CC 0.5. Put chlorine tablet fragments on each while I investigate further (including this post). Word is this type of algae is rare but more importantly, resistant to chlorine.

You are right about the K-2006, I kind of fudge that so 90 it is. Last time the pool store measured it was 92 - and they say that is fine. There may be a few laughs at my expense but after posting I went out, grabbed a chlorine tablet, put on my dive mask rubbed spots that looked like algae...

So here's a disappointing update - I have a couple of algae spots, green as in attached picture. I included a picture of my drains 8' down in the deep end to show how crystal clear the water is. Here are my readings: FC 7.6, CC 0.2, pH 7.6, TA 100, CYA 87, water temp has been upper 80s but...

Thank you - definitely agree about it being a scum line, used a Magic Eraser (Mr. Clean is the brand btw) and got it all off, now going to buy another and leave it in there. I've been using the Pool Math app and find it quite valuable - I can log not only levels but what chemicals go in, when I...

Moved from here. I'm dealing with high CYA issues so I've been keeping the chlorine level high. Background - I'm not a newbie, but call me a rookie since this is my first year managing my wife's pool and I have posted previously. She had terrible problems last year with cloudy water, some...

I'm no pro by a longshot but when starting off with my Taylor kit I had to pay attention as to where the decimal points go. Using FAS-DPD each drop of R-0871 is multiplied by 0.5 (10ml) or 0.2 (25ml). I recall seeing that anything over 0.5ppm CC is a problem. Might Ses76 have been transposing...

That is great, love that formula. I've been using a K-2006 test kit. Today I tested FC, CC, pH, CYA, and CH. FC is 3, CYA is 53, highest I've seen since last August is 62 (pool store test). For the past week I've spent 1-1.5 hours/day skimming, cold weather lead to late tree blooming and it...

Point taken LWA, that was a main motivation for taking over - as I discussed Balance PAK 100 and Lo 'N Slo will no longer be bought, but she has $100 of chlorine tabs already which should last the whole season. The Marty post referenced above provided insight on what impact using those vs LC...

Duraleigh I take your comments to heart and don't think my post, other than regarding chlorine tabs, should be interpreted as set in cement; far from it actually. But in addition to my physical location I also live in Realville, and am not going to attempt to convince a woman who has owned a...

Thanks kevinskii, that was very enlightening. I've done the pool school, combining the information with research I've done previously from various sources. My conclusion is following the formulas on this site won't work for me out of the gate, I'll have to ease into it. The reason is that I'm...